Federal Diner in Otago Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • (A) Plain $4.00
  • Croissant:
  • Totally Nuts $10.00
    • Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
  • Winter Warmer $12.00
    • Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Bacon, egg & relish
  • Brossie's Bun $11.00
    • Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
  • Social Climber $13.00
    • Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
  • Hawea Flat $18.00
    • Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
  • PinaCoco $19.00
    • Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
  • Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS LUNCHTIME CLASSICS
  • Lone Ranger $17.00
    • Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
  • Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
    • Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
  • Wunder Burg $20.00
    • Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pure Wisdom $16.00
    • Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
  • Roast It $19.00
    • Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Hollandaise $1.00
  • Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
  • Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
  • French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
  • Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS KIDS
  • Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
  • Fruit plate $9.00
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
  • Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
  • Beef burger & fries $14.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sour Orange Curry of Smoked Fiji Game Fish, Prawn, Mussels and Eel $39.00
  • Herb and sprout salad with peanut, toasted coconut and chilli orange dressing $11.00
  • Misiluki Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Wonton, Kaffir Caramel, Banana Ice Cream $15.00
  • Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
  • Wok Fried Asian greens with sesame $11.00
  • Tahitian Vanilla and Lime Tart, Bruleed Palm Sugar $15.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • Thick, chunky, and creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta & butter
  • Shrimp Cocktail $14.00
    • Crisp lettuce and juicy shrimps lavished with seafood sauce
  • Chilli Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • Pan-fried in garlic butter & tasty chilli sauce (also available hot), served on a crisp salad
  • Kensi Burgers $16.50
    • Your choice of 180g beef patty OR cajun chicken breast with tomato, lettuce, cheese, homemade onion rings, and bacon - with chunky steak fries & aioli
  • Open Sandwiches $18.00
    • Your choice of either Char-grilled Sirloin Steak, Cajun Chicken breast, or BLT. All served on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, aioli, and a side of chunky steak fries.
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, hash browns, free range eggs, lamb sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and ciabatta
  • Nachos $15.00
    • Your choice of beef or vegetarian nachos, with crisp corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, and sour cream
  • Roast of the Day $10.00
    • Today's roast meat with a selection of roast vegetables, baby peas, mash potato, and gravy
  • Chicken salad $28
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips served on a bed of Avocado and Mango Salad and a side of Crispy Kale and Sunflower Seed Scorch. (GF)
  • -fish $10
    • Fish Bites, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • -Add Dessert to any Kids Menu at the time of ordering for $4
  • Steak burger $19
    • Pepper Steak, Caramelised Onions, Melted Swiss Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Mushrooms, Greens and our Homemade Smokey Tomato Relish in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
  • Venison and blue cheese $22
    • Tender Venison Loin served Medium Rare with Black Cherry and Red Wine Reduction, nestled on a Roast Vegetable Medley and accompanied by a Deluxe Garden Salad and homemade vinaigrette. (GF)
  • Salmon salad $22
    • Lemon Crisped, Pan Seared Foveaux Straight Salmon with a Creamy Caper Dressing and served with a Deluxe Garden Salad. (GF).
  • Venison and blue cheese $34
    • Tender Venison Loin served Medium Rare with Black Cherry and Red Wine Reduction, nestled on a Roast Vegetable Medley. Accompanied by a Deluxe Garden Salad and homemade vinaigrette, ( GF)
  • Blue cod $28
    • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Deep or Pan Fried with Homemade Tartare Sauce, served with either a Deluxe Garden Salad or Fries. Pan Fried (GF )
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • WHOPPER JR
    • Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CHICKEN CAESAR TENDERCRISP
    • Take a delicious TENDERCRISP® fillet made with 100% NZ chicken breast, Heinz Seriously Good Caesar Dressing, tomato relish, premium lettuce, tomato, bacon and some more of that Seriously Good Dressing. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • SAUSAGE BENE
    • Our NEW Sausage Bene is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg, our signature streaky bacon, melted cheese, creamy Kato hollandaise sauce and nestled inside a warm English muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun.
  • KING MUFFIN
    • Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
  • NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
  • ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
    • Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and you’ve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughman’s chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • Espetada $15.90
    • Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
  • - On its own $24.90
  • Grilled Haloumi $1.50
  • Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
    • Grilled Chicken livers served on a fresh garden salad
  • Corn on the Cob
  • - +2 Large sides $35.90
  • Caramelised Onions $1.50
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Sides $6.00
    • Rosemary Potatoes/ Pub Slow/ Pub fries/ Potato Wedges/ Roasted Vegetables
  • Beef Wellington $20.00
    • beef fillet with bacon, mushroom & mustard wrapped in puff pastry. Served with mus, green beans & mushroom sauce
  • Fush & Chups $12
    • Lunch sized portion of tempura battered fish served with a pub tartare sauce & a handful of fries
  • Cheese Board $14.00
    • A selection of cheese served with crackers a pumpkin chutney
  • Chicken Parmigiana $20
    • Breadcrumbed chicken breast topped with ham, cheese & Napoli sauce. Served with pub slaw & potato wedges
  • Mediterranean Pasta $14
    • Pappardelle pasta tossed with sundried tomato, mushrooms, spinach, pumpkin seeds & ciabatta croutons
  • Vegetarian Frittata $18.00
    • Roast capsicum, courgette & goats cheese frittata, served with pub & potato wedges
  • Kids Fish & Chips
  • Garden Salad $5
  • Chicken tortilla wrap $10
    • with cheese, crispy lettuce, freshly made hummus and Cajun aioli - add fries/green salad $5
  • Aioli, BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce $1
  • Fettuccini Pasta $10
    • in a creamy tomato sauce, roasted capsicum, olives and parmesan - add chicken $5
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli $7
  • Beef Burger $10
    • Lettuce, cheese, beetroot, aioli and BBQ sauce with fries - add extra bacon $3, pattie $4
  • Chunky Fries $5
  • Chicken Sandwich $10
    • relish, aioli and lettuce with fries
  • Béarnaise Wild Mushroom Garlic and Herb Butter Red Wine Jus All 2
  • Whole lamb rack, caramelised onion and bacon potato gratin, buttered kale, port jus GF 47
  • Citrus tart, textures of coconut, short bread, cumin whipped cream, puffed rice, micro coriander 16
  • New Zealand Cheese Selection 25 for three/36 for five
  • Pork belly, savoy cabbage, crushed swede, celeriac, roasted pear, crackling GF 35
  • Ciabatta bread, sea salted butter, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic 12
  • House smoked salmon rillettes, cured salmon, crostini, dill crème Fraiche, caviar 22
  • Wakatipu Grill risotto of the day GF, V E/M19.5/28
  • Chef's cherry Bomb Cheesecake $10.00
    • Delicious home baked cheesecake topped with banging' cherry & vanilla compote. Served with whipped cream
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Our own recipe waffles prepared fresh to order, topped with your choice of the following;• Crispy bacon, grilled banana & maple syrup• Fresh fruits, maple syrup & cream• Smoked salmon & cream cheese• Sautéed mushroom & spinach• Shaved ham & cheddar
  • Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta V $10.00
    • with basil olive oil & salad garnish
  • Braised New Zealand Lamb with Lemon, Mint & Tomato $25.00
    • Moroccan inspired slow-cooked lamb served with tabbouleh marinated olives & flat bread
  • Express Breakfast $12.00
    • A selection of Simply Squeezed Juices wholemeal or white toast with preserves & spreads Freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
  • Porridge $12.50
    • Made to order with whole or trim milk and served with raw sugar & cream
  • Trio of Ice Creams $10.00
    • served with berry fruits
  • ‘Speight's' Beer Battered Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served with home cut chips, fresh salad & zesty tartar sauce
  • MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE WITH CREAM $7.00
  • BASKET OF SPICY WEDGES & SOUR CREAM $7.00
  • SEAFOOD PLATTERS (FOR 2 OR MORE) $28.00
    • FRESHLY BATTERED BLUE COD BITES, PRAWN TWISTERS, CRUMBED SCALLOPS, MUSSELS AND CRUMBED OYSTERS WITH TARTARE SAUCE (GREAT AS AN ENTREE FOR GROUPS).
  • BLT $8.00
    • BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND MAYO SERVED IN FRESHLY TOASTED CIBBATTTA ROLL
  • BASKET OF CHIPS $5.00
  • STEAK MEAL $25.00
    • 300g RUMP STEAK (PLAIN, PEPPERED, OR GARLIC) SMOTHERED IN ONIONS AND SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
  • HAM SALAD $14.00
    • SLICED HAM ON THE BONE SERVED WITH A FRESH GARDEN SALAD AND COUSCOUS ON THE SIDE.
  • HAM STEAK $20.00
    • 220g HAM STEAK TOPPED WITH PINEAPPLE AND SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
  • Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
  • Pie of the Day - Your Server will advise. Your choice of Mash or Fries $20
  • Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad - Served with Feta, Pinenuts and Mixed Greens.Drizzled with a Honey & Aged Balsamic Dressing $20
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
  • Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
  • Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Sashimi and congee
  • Spicy eggplant(vegetarian option available) $20.00
    • Deep fried eggplant with sambal sauce
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Shabu Shabu
  • Szechuan pork $26.00
    • Double cooked havoc pork with fresh chilli, onion and green pepper
  • Crispy roast pork belly $20.00
  • MARKET FISH MP
    • Braised
  • Mongolian lamb $30.00
    • Cardrona lamb rump "Jiangbao" style with leeks, shallot and hoisin sauce
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Wok Fried with white soy, ginger and shallots
  • POLENTA CHIPS & AÏOLI $8.50
  • BLACKENED FREE RANGE CHICKEN & QUINOA SALAD $19.00
    • w. beets, chili, herbs & candied chick peas
  • FIORDLAND VENISON RAGOUT $31.50
    • w. fresh pappardelle pasta
  • CLAM & MUSSEL NOODLE BOWL $28.00
    • nhanced w. chilli & lime
  • APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE $11.00
  • THE HUNTERS BAG $38.00
    • prawn twisters, pork belly, beef bites, whitebait patties, duck fat potatoes & dipping sauces
  • BEETROOT TARTE TATIN $20.00
    • w. goat’s cheese & salad greens
  • BARRY CRUMP $32.00
    • 2 kg of glazed tender pork short ribs, duck fat potatoes & slaw fall-off-the bone-delicious
  • Chicken bolognaise $15.00
    • fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
  • Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • Deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake, lemon curd, apricot biscotti, saffron pashmak. Wine match - Le Fou Bendigo Riesling $14.00
  • Marinated olives $8.50
  • Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
  • Dinky platter $13.00
    • havarti cheese, soup or ham, salad, fruits, raisins, crisps & bread
  • House-baked bread, Cairnmuir olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, olives $13.50
Federal Diner

Federal Diner

location

Address

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435152

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand